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Contents
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Important Notes .................................................................................................................. v
1 Introduction
1
Hardware Overview ............................................................................................................ 2
2 Installation and Setup
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2.1 Connecting Camera to Network through LAN Router Cable ...................................... 5
2.2 Configuring and Finding Camera via Software ........................................................... 6
2.2.1 Open the Web-based UI ............................................................................... 11
3 Camera Live View UI Settings
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3.1 Quick Access Buttons ............................................................................................... 15
3.2 Camera Live View UI Setting Tools ......................................................................... 16
4 Setup Execution
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4.1 System Setup Execution ........................................................................................... 18
4.1.1 Information Tab ........................................................................................... 19
4.1.2 Time Tab ...................................................................................................... 20
4.1.3 Security Tab ................................................................................................. 21
4.1.4 Maintenance Tab.......................................................................................... 23
4.1.5 System Log Tab ........................................................................................... 25
4.2 Network Setup Execution ......................................................................................... 26
4.2.1 General Tab.................................................................................................. 26
4.2.2 DDNS Tab ................................................................................................... 28
4.2.3 Multicast Tab ............................................................................................... 29
4.2.4 IP Filter Tab ................................................................................................. 30
4.3 Video & Audio Setup Execution ............................................................................... 31
4.3.1 Stream Tab ................................................................................................... 32
4.3.2 Video Tab ..................................................................................................... 34
4.3.3 Audio Tab .................................................................................................... 44
4.3.4 Privacy Mask Tab ........................................................................................ 44
4.3.5 ROI Tab ....................................................................................................... 46
4.4 Event Setup Execution .............................................................................................. 47
4.4.1 Motion Tab .................................................................................................. 47
4.4.2 Video Tab ..................................................................................................... 50
4.4.3 Snapshot Tab ............................................................................................... 54
4.5 Local Storage Setup Execution ................................................................................. 59
4.5.1 Local Storage Tab ........................................................................................ 59
Revision History
4.5.2
Playback Tab ................................................................................................ 60
5 Appendix
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5.1 Firmware upgrade ..................................................................................................... 67
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Important Notes
This User Manual is intended for administrators and users of the RP-SL721P
and RP-SL721PF IR Bullet Network Camera, including instructions for using
and managing the camera on your network. The use of surveillance devices may
be prohibited by law in your country or area. It is therefore the user’s
responsibility to ensure that the operation of such devices is legal before
installing this unit for its intended use.
Before the Network Dome Camera is installed, carefully read and follow all the
safety and operating instructions to avoid damage due to faulty assembly and
installation. This also ensures that the device is used properly as intended.
Heed All Warnings
 Do not drop or hit the device.
Sensitive electronics inside the camera are vulnerable to excessive impact.
 Do not install the device under high temperature (higher than 50C)
environment.
Excessive heat could damage the equipment.
 Do not cover device with any object or install it in a poorly ventilated
vicinity.
Overheating could damage the camera.
 Do not expose the device to rain or moisture. Do not touch the power
connection with wet hand.
Risk of short circuit, electric shock, or fire
 Do not damage the power cord or leave it under pressure.
Risk of fire or circuit electric shock
 To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage, do not open the cover
except qualified person.
There is no user-serviceable parts inside. Misusage, improper, or negligent
handling could damage the device. Refer to qualified service personnel from
our distibutor/dealer for any device related trouble shooting need.
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 Do not continue to operate the device if it appears to malfuntion.
Contact qualified service personnel from our distibutor/dealer for help.
 Installation of the product should be made by qualified service
personnel or system installers from our distibutor/dealer.
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Chapter 1
1 Introduction
RP-SL721P and RP-SL721PF is a IR Bullet Network Camera featured with
3Mega Pixel resolution and superior H.264-AVC performance and rich
functions.
It is very suitable to view a wide/Tele area such as station, commercial, banking
communication and government building, schools and airport.
RP-SL721P and RP-SL721PF value-added features include; on-board video
motion detection, and two-way audio. RP-SL721P and RP-SL721PF, the PoE
available, full PoE (IEEE-802.3af) feature supplies power to the camera via the
network, eliminating the need for power cables, reducing installation costs and
complexity. Consequently, RP-SL721P and RP-SL721PF is “Best in Class” for
maximum performance IP video surveillance systems, demanding superior
image quality, ease of installation, and intelligent video capabilities
Further functions include DI/DO alarm application and micro SD card support
for local storage application.
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RP-SL721P and RP-SL721PF provide extra connections with outside devices via water proven
RJ45 connector. User can make the connectors to support 1) Video Out, 2) Audio In, 3) Audio
Out, 4) Terminal Block for GPIO. Please refer to following table of the pins definition of RJ45:
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Pin
Function
1
DO_COM
2
DO_NO
Description
Digital Output: each digital output pin to COM (Pin1)
is a photo-coupled relay on Normal Open status.
External device can directly connect to the terminals.
However the current that will go through the 2 nodes
must not exceed 130mA. An external “Relay” can also
be connected to the terminals as an implementation. In
this case, current (or/and voltage) limitation is specified
by the external Relay.
Digital Input: Only one set is designed in this Camera
Model. The internal device is also photo-coupled
electrical relay; and the external device can be simply an
On/Off switch. Each set of On/Off switch can be
connected as one trigger source.
3
DI
4
GND
5
Default Setting
Default Setting: Short Pin4 and Pin5 with a wire PIN
with a short wire to revert to factory default settings.
Break the short when the LED starts quick flashing, and
then camera will reboot automatically a few minutes
later.
6
7
8
Audio In
Audio Out
CVBS Out
Don’t forget to connect Audio In / Audio Out / CVBS
Out GPIO Pin to GND for active; or leave floating (or
unconnected) to deactivate.
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2 Installation and Setup
2.1 Connecting Camera to Network through LAN
Router Cable
Power Adapter
Figure 2-1 Connecting IP Camera to Network
1. Prepare a PC/notebook/ultrabook with Ethernet link to the network.
2. When PC/notebook is used, connect the LAN port of the device to the network router
with an RJ45 network cable ( ).
3. Plug the DC power jack of the power adaptor ( ) to power jack on the extension
cable of Camera and connect the power adaptor to power outlet (110V or 220V).
4. Connect the network router to the LAN port on the extension cable of Camera with an
RJ45 network cable ().
5. With power switched on a few minutes later, you should find out this camera via
CAM FINDER utility in CD.
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2.2 Configuring and Finding Camera via Software
You could find CAM FINDER utility from the attached Software Package CD.
The CAM FINDER is used to find and configure network cameras on the LAN.
This utility is useful for conveniently configuring the network settings of the
device, or for finding a device once the network settings have been modified.
To install the CAM FINDER, from the Software Package CD, select CAM
FINDER, then follow the instructions to complete the installation.
NOTE
1. In order to ensure Camera will be assigned IP Address properly, please confirm
the following things.
 Always consult your network administrator in order to avoid using a
previously assigned IP address.
 Check if the Camera is powered on and correctly connected to the network.
 In order to connect to the Web-based user interface of the camera, the host
PC must be in the same subnet. For more information about subnets, please
consult your network administrator.
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1. Once CAM FINDER has been successfully installed on the PC/notebook/ultrabook,
double click Mouse left button to run the software.
2. Click the [Device Search] to search the device in the LAN.
Figure 2-2 Find the Camera Device via “Device Search” button
3. Under your selected item, double-click the left Mouse button or Right-click the
Mouse button to open the Property Page item [Single Device Setting].
Figure 2-3 Open the Camera’s Property setting page via “Single Device Setting” item
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4. Check [Static IP address] or [Use DHCP Service] item to select the network
connection method of the camera.
Figure 2-4 Enter the Camera Device’s network setting manually.
Figure 2-5 Check “Use DHCP Service” item to let camera get IP Address automatically.
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5. After modifying the camera properties, click [Set] button to save and enable the
configuration modifications.
Figure 2-6 Click “Set” button to save and enable the modification.
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6. Use“Ctrl”or“Shift”key on the keyboard to choose several Camera Devices.
Then click the [Batch Device Setting] to configure them together.
Figure 2-7 Select multi-Camera Devices and then configure their properties together
via “Batch Device Setting” item
Figure 2-8 Check “Increase IP” setting to set Camera Device’s IP address increasing one by one.
Then click “Set” button to save and enable the modification.
7. [Language] support for Chinese, English and Spanish.
Figure 2-9 Selecting “Language” item could change the displayed language font of CAM FINDER utility.
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2.2.1 Open the Web-based UI
1. To access the Web-based UI of the selected unit, run the [Open Web] on the
select item.
Figure 2-10 Open the Camera’s Web-based UI Page via “Open web” item
2. For first time user, there will be a prompt to install the ActiveX control.
Comply with the ActiveX installation as they are needed to view the video
stream and some other operations.
Besides, use of Microsoft IE browser is recommended as it offers a better
compatibility.
Figure 2-11 ActiveX components are required for Camera’s Live Stream
and configuration operation.
※ Please also note to close all browser applications before
NetcamViewer web component installation.
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3. If the camera and browser components have been configured correctly, the
default Web browser will open to the Live View page of the selected
camera.
* Username and password is required to enter “SETUP”
Webpage.
(Default is admin / admin)
Verify and Complete the Installation from Your Browser
If your IE Browser can’t get the ActiveX download properly, you may have
to temporarily lower your security settings to perform a one-time-only
installation of the ActiveX component onto your workstation, as described
below:
1. From the IE Browser menu, select
[Internet Options] -> [Security] -> [Custom Level]
2. Set the security level to Low and click [OK].
3. Don’t forget to restore the security level after the ActiveX
installation.
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3 Camera Live View UI
Settings
Using PC/notebook/ultrabook, you may change and reconfigure the Camera live
view user interface (UI) settings to suit your need by following the procedures
below.
1) Execute your Web Browser and then manually enter the Camera Device’s IP
address gotten via CAM FINDER utility.
NOTE
 For first time user, there will be a prompt to install the ActiveX control.
Conply with the ActiveX installation as it is needed to view the video stream
and some other operations.
 Use of Microsoft IE browser is recommended as it offers a better
compatibility.
2) Then the “Windows Security” dialog displays. Enter a username and
password. You may enter “admin” for both. Click OK button when
completed.
(Note that same Browser with different version or different vendor Browser
will behave different dialog window. Below picture is belonging to IE
Browser’s diagram.)
Figure 3-1 “Windows Security” Dialog
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3) The “Live View Setting” window will then display offering all the necessary
set up tools for changing the live view reconfigurations. The functions of
each of these tools are explained in the following sections.
Figure 3-2 Camera “Live View Setting” Window
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3.1
Quick Access Buttons
The following buttons provide the basic interactive functions between the
Camera and the host computer as described below.
Figure 3-3 Camera Quick Access Toolbar Buttons
Mute:
Turn On/Off the host computer speaker.
Talk:
Click this button to enable/disable talk function to
someone facing the network Camera from your
computer. For ideal voice reception, the distance of the
person on view, should be kept within 2 meters from
the Camera.
Snapshot: Click this button to capture still images taken from the
Camera and save them in the host computer.
Recording: Click this button to record live video clips from the
Camera into your computer.
Digital Zoom: Digital “zoom in” & “zoom out” of a particular area
of the live view. To display the whole live view into
full screen, double click on the video.
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3.2
Camera Live View UI Setting Tools
Actual Size:
Click actual size to view actual size of
Image
Protocol:
Option for TCP, UDP or HTTP
transmission protocol with
H.264/MPEG4 streaming is available.
Video Stream: Two simultaneous streaming is
supported for live viewing.
Click Browse button to define Recording Path and
Recording Filename for the video you are preparing to
record.
Recording Path: Specify a storage destination path for
the video you are going to record.
Recording file name: Define a base filename for the
video recordings you are going to take.
The base filename will auto-expand for
each saved video recording.
To start recording, click the Recording button.
Click Browse button to define Snapshot Path and
Snapshot Filename for the snapshots you are preparing to
capture.
Snapshot Path: Specify a storage destination path for
the snapshot images you are preparing
to capture.
Snapshot file name: Define base filename for the
snapshots you going to capture. The
base filename will auto-expand for each
saved snapshot.
To start capturing snapshots, click the Snapshot button.
Click Setup button
to change or
update more
Camera settings.
Setting Language: Select the default language of the
user-interface.
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As you get familiar with features and functions of your Camera, you may want
to change or update a number of its settings to further upgrade its performance.
This can be accomplished by clicking the Setup button (indicated in the above
figure). The Setup dialog (see following figure) will then display to provide the
range of setup categories you will be able to change.
Figure 3-7 Camera Setup Dialog
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4 Setup Execution
Figure 4-1 Camera Setup Selection Buttons
NOTE
For “Live View” setup execution, please refer to the previous chapter
“Camera Live View UI Settings”
4.1
System Setup Execution
Clicking the System button will display the following tabbed panes
relative to system configurations.
Figure 4-2 “System Setup” Tabbed Panes
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4.1.1 Information Tab
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Figure 4-3 “Information” Tabbed Pane
The Information tabbed pane provides the existing system status of the Camera
which includes Model Name, System Time, Firmware Version, MAC Address,
ActiveX Control Version, Wired Network, Wireless Network and DDNS
Server Status.
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4.1.2 Time Tab
Figure 4-4 “Time” Tabbed Pane
The Time tabbed pane is where you set up the clock of your Camera to
synchronize with your local time. Where:
System Time: The Network Camera current date and time is applied and
displayed here based on the setup status of the System Time
Settings as detailed below.
Time Zone:
Select the applicable Time Zone of your city in reference to
Greenwich Mean Time.
Automatic:
Select this item if you want to automatically synchronize the
Camera clock with your manually entered Network Time
Protocol (NTP) Server.
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Keep current date and time setting: Select this option in lieu of automatic
synchronization if the Camera is not connected to NTP Server
and uses its own embedded clock.
Set Manually:
 Synchronize with the computer Time: Select this option to manually
synchronize the Network Camera clock (date and time)
with that of the local host computer.
 Assign value: Select this option to enter the date and time manually.
Enable Daylight Saving: Select this option only when applicable at your
location. Two setup settings; the Start time and End time
are needed to implement the feature.
After setups are completed, click Save button to apply the settings.
4.1.3 Security Tab
This is a permanent
default setting and
cannot be removed nor
changed. Hence, new
User Name/Group
settings are only added
below the default setting
Click Add button to
access and change the
security setting status
Figure 4-5 “Security” Tabbed Pane
The Security tabbed pane allows you to add new Camera User Name and
change Password and the surveillance status or User Group. Click the Add
button to access the security setup dialog (shown below).
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Figure 4-6 “Security” Setup Dialog
Where:
User Name: Enter the new user name to be added into the list (see Note 4 of
dialog for proper entry).
Password:
Enter the new password (see Note 4 of dialog for proper entry).
Confirm password: Enter the password again for authentication (encoded
display).
Show Password: Displays the decoded password when check box is enabled.
User Group: Three group options are available, namely:
 Administrator: User is allowed to change Camera settings
and perform all Camera functions.
 Operator: User is allowed to login “Live View” Webpage
and perform all functions within this page.
Except changing Video and Audio settings of
Camera live stream, other adjustments of Camera
parameter are prohibited.
 Viewer: User is only allowed to login “Live View”
Webpage and perform all functions within this
page. Changing Camera settings is prohibited.
After setups are completed, click Save button to apply the settings.
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4.1.4 Maintenance Tab
Download and save the latest
firmware in the PC
Click here to browse and select it.
Figure 4-7 “Maintenance” Tabbed Pane
The Maintenance tabbed pane allows you to upgrade the firmware with the
latest version and to restore the Network Camera settings to factory default.
Where:
Upgrade Firmware: Download the latest firmware file from the website by
executing the following steps:
1) Click the Browse button to access and select the
appropriate firmware file from its folder.
2) Click the Upgrade button. The Network Camera will
then start to upgrade the existing firmware. When
upgrade is completed, the Camera will reboot
automatically.
Upload Own Logo File:
Prepare and save the Logo Image file in the PC. Then
Follow the below steps to replace Web UI Logo with it.
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Backup:
Upload Setting:
1) Click the Browse button to access and select the Logo
Image file from the PC.
2) Click the Upload button to process Logo replacing.
When upload process is completed, it’s strongly
recommended to close and restart Web Browser.
Clicking the Backup button allows you to manually save
Camera’s parameters and user settings into a
config_backup.tar.gz file.
This function allows user to restore Camera’s backup
setting by executing the below steps:
1) Click the Browse button to access and select saved
config_backup.tar.gz file from the PC.
2) Click the Restore button to process Camera
configuration restore.
Reboot System:
Clicking the Reboot button allows you to manually
reboot the Network Camera.
Restore System:
Clicking the Factory Default button will restore the
Network Camera to its factory default settings status.
Before Camera system proceed to restore step, there’ll be
a dialog window popped and then ask if you would like
to keep “Network setting” parameters. Besides, all
configured data in the “System Time”, “Security” and
“Maintenance” tab will be remained current.
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4.1.5 System Log Tab
Click it;
There will be another browser page
opening and then displaying Camera’s
basic log.
Figure 4-8 “System Log” Tabbed Pane
The System Log tabbed pane allows you to see Camera’s basic log on another
browser page or Remote Log Server.
Where:
Remote Log Settings: Check “Enable remote log” selection first; and then
manual entering IP address & port setting of Remote
Log Server.
After setups are completed, click Save button to apply the settings.
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4.2
Network Setup Execution
Clicking the Network button will display the following tabbed panes on
configuring Camera connection with the network.
Figure 4-8 “Network Setup” Tabbed Panes
4.2.1 General Tab
The General tabbed pane (shown above) allows you to redefine the network and
port protocol settings of the Network Camera.
Where:
Network Settings:
 DHCP: This option obtains the available dynamic IP address assigned
by the DHCP server each time the Camera is connected to the
network.
 Fixed IP Address: This option manually assigns a static IP address to the
Network Camera.
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 PPPoE: Select this option to set PPPoE account & password.
While PPPoE protocol is selected, you may have to enter some more
information such as the above picture.
While Camera IP is changed dynamically because of PPPoE Network
Connection, its new IP Address will be sent to “Sender E-mail Address”
through SMTP service. So you won’t worry about the difficulty in Camera’s
Webpage access.
※ As for the settings of SMTP Service, kindly please contact with your E-mail
service provider。After you confirm all parameters are correct and working
properly, you may enter them into the text area manually.
Port Settings:
 HTTP Port: Re-define the existing HTTP Port number in the text box.
 RTSP Port: Re-define the existing RTSP Port number in the text box.
After setups are completed, click Save button to apply the settings.
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4.2.2 DDNS Tab
Enabled check box
to display password
in decoded format
Figure 4-10 “DDNS” Tabbed Pane
The DDNS tabbed pane allows you to configure the Dynamic Domain Name
System of your network device with a host name instead of the IP Address.
Where:
DDNS Enable: Enable the check box to support DDNS function.
Host Name:
Enter the Host name which you registered and got through
DNS Service Provider. The assigned host name is used to access the network
device instead of IP Address.
User Name/Password: Account authentication for logging into the website of
DNS Service Provider.
Update Time: Define a time interval for the device to periodically update and
check its access status with website of DNS Service Provider.
After setups are completed, click Save button to apply the settings.
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4.2.3 Multicast Tab
Check the “Enable” box to open
UDP Multicast Streaming
function of stream1, 2 or 3.
Figure 4-11 “Multicast” Tabbed Pane
The Multicast tabbed pane allows you to open Camera’s UDP Multicast
Streaming function.
By default, Camera’s live stream belongs to RTSP Protocol. It means camera
has to send an individual streaming for each client wish to see the videos. So the
more the client number is, the larger the network bandwidth required and the
bigger loading of the camera.
In other words, the camera can send just one streaming and each client can
receive the streaming with Multicast Protocol.
Even with the client number increasing, the network bandwidth is still the same
loading with one camera.
After checking the “Enable” box to open this function, click Save button to
apply the settings.
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4.2.4 IP Filter Tab
After clicking Add button, there will be
IP address input field expanding.
Figure 4-12 “IP Filter” Tabbed Pane
The IP Filter tabbed pane could let you configure device IP list which is denied
access to this camera.
Where:
Start IP address: Fill in the first address of IP range which you would like to
deny its access to camera.
End IP address: Fill in the last address of IP range which you would like to
deny its access to camera.
※ please note that total devices which are denied to access would be limited to
20.
Filling the IP range, then click Save button to implement the settings.
If you would like to re-open the access right of those listed device, select it from
the list and then click Remove button to apply the settings.
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4.3
Video & Audio Setup Execution
Clicking the Video & Audio button will display the following tabbed
panes for defining Camera streaming, video, and audio functions.
Figure 4-11 “Video & Audio” Tabbed Panes
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4.3.1 Stream Tab
The Stream tabbed pane (see above figure) provides the adjustments for the
video quality of the Camera streaming function. The pane offers the following
three modes of video quality setting:
Video quality settings for stream 1: This is the primary quality setting for live
view streaming.
Video quality settings for stream 2: This is the secondary quality setting for
live view streaming.
Video quality settings for stream 3 : This is the secondary quality setting for
live view streaming.
NOTE
If the “Video Event Alarm Setting by Video” (see Section 4.4.2) is enabled, an
alert message will display requiring you to disable the feature first before
proceeding to change the Streaming settings. Otherwise, adjustments to video
quality streaming settings cannot be accomplished.
The quality setting items on this pane are as follows:
Connection template: Four option modes are available; “Fast,” “General,”
“Low,” and “Customized” modes.
Mode:
Three modes of encoding options are offered; “H264,”
“MJPEG,” and “MPEG4.”
Frame Size:
Three 3 types of streamed frame resolutions are available to
selection; “2048x1536,” “1920x1080,” and “1600x1200”
Maximum Frame Rate: Available rate options are; 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10 & 15 frames
per second (FPS), 1080P Full HD available for 30 FPS
Steaming Mode: Two choices of streaming modes are offered; “VBR (variable
bit rate)” and “CBR (constant bit rate).”
Quality:
 VBR:
Bitrate:
 CBR:
The options for streaming mode quality are expressed
differently between VBR and CBR:
Standard, Good, & Detailed
64K bps, 128K bps, 256K bps, 384K bps, 512K bps, 768K
bps, 1M bps, 1.5M bps, 2M bps, 3M bps, 4M bps, 5M bps,
6M bps, 8M bps, 10M bps and 12M bps.
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Intra frame period: Available choices are; 5, 8, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, 50 & 60
frames per period. This function will let you choose how long
distance between two I-Frames.
Lager value means longer distance between two I-Frames and
this selection is suitable for the stable Network Bandwidth
Environment; so we suggest the smaller value selection is
proper to the worse Network Bandwidth Environment.
Text Overlay:
When enabled, each streamed frame will be overlaid with the
Camera ID (text field) and stamped with date/time (if
enabled) as illustrated below.
Figure 4-12 Text Overlay Setting Example
RTSP Port Access Name: When RTSP or VLC media-player is used, the port
can be renamed with easy to remember pathname.
For example: the de
Default RTSP Port Access Name is live1.sdp；it means your stream name
would be “RTSP://camera’s IP address/live1.sdp”
After setups are completed, click Save button to implement the settings.
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4.3.2 Video Tab
Figure 4-13 “Video” Tabbed Pane
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The Video tabbed pane lets you to perform live adjustments and improvement
of the Camera captured video effect relative to the target environment.
Where:
Template: That means you can select what environment to use for base on your
scenario. There are four kinds of template to choose.
General/Outdoor/WDR/Night Speed Mode
Brightness: The luminance of the captured image apart from its hue or
saturation. Try to assign the fit value according to the environment
Adjust the Brightness value to 100.
Saturation: The degree of intensity and purity of a specific color. Try to assign
the fit value according to the environment.
Adjust the Saturation value to 200.
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Contrast:
The brightness ratio of the lightest to the darkest part of the video
image. Try to assign the fit value according to the environment.
Adjust the Contrast value to 100.
Sharpness: Sharpness can be defined as edge contrast. So when we increase
sharpness, we increase the contrast only along/near edges. Try to
assign the fit value according to the environment.
Adjust the Sharpness value to 0.
Adjust the Sharpness value to 200.
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EV Compensation: Exposure Compensation is a feature of a camera that
allows you to adjust the exposure value manually. You may
increase or decrease the amount of brightness or darkness of your
picture through sliding the bar. Try to assign the fit value
according to the environment.
Adjust the EV Compensation value to 50.
Adjust the EV Compensation value to 200.
Pre-Noise Reduction & 2D Noise Reduction: Both of them are one kind of
technology to provide clearer video with less noise under poor
lighting conditions, making it easier to identify people or objects.
Try to set them according to the stream quality.
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Wide Dynamic Range: Enable this function could let camera provide clear
images even under backlighting.
Set WDR function to Disable.
Set WDR function to Enable.
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White Balance: Because camera doesn’t have ability to automatically adjust
different color (temperature) to the environment, six templates are
provided to let you choose for different light.
Day/Night Threshold: Set the illumination lux value (5 ~ 100) to auto-trigger
the Camera into “day” or “night” mode relative to luminance of
the area under surveillance. When the environment luminance
becomes higher than the set lux value, the Camera will auto switch
to “day” or “color” mode. Otherwise, it will remain at “night” or
“mono” mode with IR.
Camera switches to Night or Mono mode with IR on.
Video Orientation: rotate the image, so it looks up-side down. This can be
applied when camera unit must be ceiling mounted and the
image is therefore reversed
Night speed mode(LPR): Video setting page to select Night Speed Mode
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Because the shuttle speed is 1/480 second for this mode, so the whole picture is very dark at
night. (Snapshot without extra light compensation as following)
※Fixed Lens: RP-SL721PF equipped fix focal and fix aperture lens, it can only identify
license plate of vehicle at speed under 40 km/hr in single lane view.
※Vari-focal Lens: RP-SL721P equipped vari-focal and auto-IRIS lens with larger aperture
that can identify license plate up to 60 km/hr in double lane view.
※Without extra IR projector at night, the recognition condition of license plate snapshot by
vari-focal lens model is better than fix lens model.
For example:
License plate snapshot by fixed lens with license plate light
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License plate snapshot by vari-focal lens with license plate light in outside lane of double-lane
road
Vari-Focal Lens RP-SL721P license plate night view: with and without license plate light
Without license plate light
With license plate light
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Fixed Lens RP-SL721PF License Plate Night View: without or only one license plate light
Without license plate light
Only one license plate light
Vari-Focal RP-SL721P license plate day view: vehicle at outside lane
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Fixed Lens RP-SL721PF license plate day view
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4.3.3 Audio Tab
Figure 4-15 “Audio” Tabbed Pane
The Audio tabbed pane provides the following audio adjustments to your
Camera Audio-In port:
Mute:
Enable or disable mute function of the Camera’s
Audio-In signal.
Volume:
Plug an audio source device into the Audio-In port
of camera. And its playback volume could be
adjusted by moving the slider to the left to
decrease; and to the right to increase the volume.
After setups are completed, click Save button to implement the settings.
4.3.4 Privacy Mask Tab
3) Enable the check box
This is an “Ellipse” type.
This is a “Line” type.
2) Lay out masking
screens on the areas to
be blocked from
surveillance
1) Select a masking
shape to block the
private area you wish to
obstruct from
surveillance
4) Click Save button
This is a “Rectangle” type.
Figure 4-16 “Privacy Mask” Tabbed Pane
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The Privacy Mask tabbed pane allows you to mask or block private areas from
surveillance for privacy reason.
 To block a private area from surveillance, follow the procedure below:
1) Initially select the masking shape, e.g., “Line,” “Rectangle,” or “Ellipse” (see
figure above) you wish to use as screen to block the area from surveillance.
2) Click and drag the mouse cursor to lay out a masking screen on the area you
wish to block, and then release the mouse right button. Notice that the laid
out screen turns into phantom block.
3) If the laid out screen needs correction, click Delete button and redo the
masking screen lay out process.
4) Once the masking screen is acceptable, click the Enable Privacy Mask
check box followed by clicking of the Save button. This will turn the laid out
screen into solid block.
 To disable masking and remove the screen, do the following:
1) Click Delete button.
2) Click Save button and wait a while. Then the screen is permanently removed.
2. Then click the “Save” button
and wait the state finished.
1. Please click “Delete” button.
Figure 4-17 Removing “Privacy Mask” Screen from Camera
3) To permanently disable the Privacy Mask function, disable the Enable
Privacy Mask check box
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4.3.5 ROI Tab
When network capacity is constrained , or there is simply a desire to improve
network usage efficiency and storage, clicking the ROI button will display the
tabbed panes (see figure below) for defining enhance video quality area of the
camera.
 Defining a single ROI detection area:
1) Enable the Enable check box.
2) Click Add button and a default frame will pop-up on the screen.
3) Click and hold inside the frame to drag it to the location where you want to
focus detection. Resize the frame by dragging its corners or borders.
4) Click the Save button to apply.
※only support H.264
1. To enable “ROI” function.
Enhance video quality of ROI.
2. To draw a region to define the
detection range.
Figure 4-18 Defining a Single ROI Area for the Camera
 Defining multiple ROI detection areas:
1) After satisfactory positioning of the first detection area as described above,
click the Add button again. A second default frame will pop-up on the
screen. Drag & resize the frame at the desired location.
2) Repeat the above step to add more detection area frames.
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Figure 4-18-1 Defining multiple ROI Areas for the Camera
4.4
Event Setup Execution
Clicking the Event button will display the tabbed panes (see figure
below) for defining event recording of the Camera. The RP-SL721P and
RP-SL721PF is equipped with a card slot for Micro-SD/SDHC memory
card.
This storage card is utilized to store recording of local video and still JPEG
images taken in response to set events. The recording operation of events is
triggered according to the defined schedules.
4.4.1 Motion Tab
From the Motion tabbed pane, you can define specific target areas within the
scope of surveillance to focus the motion detection function.
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1. To enable “Motion Detection” function.
2. To draw a region to define the detection range.
Figure 4-19 Defining a Single Motion Detection Area for the Camera
 Defining a single motion detection area:
1) Enable the Enable Motion Detection check box.
2) Click Add button and a default frame will pop-up on the screen.
3) Click and hold inside the frame to drag it to the location where you want to
focus detection. Resize the frame by dragging its corners or borders.
4) Click the Save button to apply.
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 Defining multiple motion detection areas:
1) After satisfactory positioning of the first detection area as described above,
click the Add button again. A second default frame will pop-up on the
screen. Drag & resize the frame at the desired location.
2) Repeat the above step to add more detection area frames.
NOTE
Total defined motion detection areas cannot exceed 10 frames.
Figure 4-20 Defining Multiple Motion Detection Areas for the Camera
3) To assign unique names to each framed location for easy identification, click
on the frame and a Window Name text box with the default name of the
selected frame, will appear at the bottom of the pane (see figure below).
Enter a new name and click the Save button. Wait for a while for the change
to take effect.
Figure 4-20 Detection Frame “Window Name” Textbox
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4) To delete a frame that is no longer needed but was previously saved, click on
the unwanted frame and click Delete button. The frame will disappear after a
while.
5) To delete multiple frames that are not yet saved, directly click the Refresh
button instead of deleting them individually. The Refresh button will
automatically clears all unsaved frames.
4.4.2 Video Tab
The Video tabbed pane sets the video recording trigger method to use when
motion is detected by the Camera. The four methods available for selection are
Period, Schedule, Motion, and GPIO Input, each of which can be set up with
user scheduled recoding time and duration, as well as defining the video record
file target destination.
 Period: This method will trigger the Camera video surveillance/recording
operation for a defined duration (in seconds) whenever motion is
detected. The video record may be provided to host by E-mail/FTP,
stored in the SD card, Remote Disk as selected or through all of
them.
Figure 4-21 Video Recording with “Period” Method Selected
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 Schedule: This method activates the Camera video surveillance/recording
operation continuously when the defined days of the week and set
time of the set days are met. Motion is ignored with this method.
Each recording time-span is in accordance with the set duration
(in seconds) and the video record is stored in the SD card, Remote
Disk as selected or through both of them..
Figure 4-22 Video Recording with “Schedule” Method Selected
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 Motion: This method will trigger the Camera video surveillance/recording
operation according to the set duration (in seconds) whenever
motion is detected within the defined days of the week and at the
time of the set days. The video record may be provided to host by
E-mail/FTP, stored in the SD card, Remote Disk as selected or
through all of them.
Figure 4-23 Video Recording with “Motion” Method Selected
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 GPIO Input: On the defined days of the week and at certain time of the set
days, the Camera will trigger its GPIO Input Signal when its state
changes. Recording duration can be set in seconds and the video record
may be provided to host by E-mail/FTP, stored in the SD card, Remote
Disk, activated GPIO Output Port or through all of them.
Figure 4-24 Video Recording with “GPIO Input” Method Selected
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4.4.3 Snapshot Tab
The Snapshot tabbed pane sets the Camera to take snapshot images when
motion is detected. The four methods available for selection are Always,
Schedule, Motion, and GPIO Input, each of which can be set up with user
scheduled recoding time and duration, as well as defining the video record file
target destination.
 Always: Under this method, the Camera automatically continuous to capture
6 snapshots of the area under surveillance at every 1 or 2 seconds
interval. 3 previous snapshot frames are collected from the Camera
buffer and 3 snapshot frames are captured live. The stream of
accumulated snapshots may be sent to host by E-mail, FTP, stored
in the SD card, Remote Disk as preferred or through all of them.
6 snapshots are continuously
collected at every 1 or 2
seconds interval.
Figure 4-25 Snapshot Recording with “Always” Method Selected
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 Schedule: This method activates the Camera snapshot operation
continuously when the defined days of the week and set time of
the set days are met. The Camera will continuously capture 6
snapshots of the area under surveillance at every 1 or 2 seconds
interval. 3 previous snapshot frames are collected from the
Camera buffer and 3 snapshot frames are captured live. The
stream of accumulated snapshots may be sent to host by E-mail,
FTP, stored in the SD card, Remote Disk as preferred or through
all of them.
Figure 4-26 Snapshot Recording with “Schedule” Method Selected
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 Motion: This method will trigger the Camera snapshot operation according
to the set time interval (in seconds) whenever motion is detected
within the defined days of the week and at the time of the set days.
Single or 6 snapshots may be captured as defined. The stream of
accumulated snapshots may be sent to host by E-mail, FTP, stored in
the SD card, Remote Disk as preferred or through all of them.
User could select “Single” or “6 snapshot…”
Figure 4-27 Snapshot Recording with “Motion” Method Selected
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 GPIO Input: On the defined days of the week and at certain time of the set
days, the Camera will trigger its GPIO Input Signal according to the set
time interval (in seconds) when its state changes. Single or 6 snapshots
may be captured at a time as defined.
Figure 4-28 Snapshot Recording with “GPIO Input” Method Selected
The stream of accumulated snapshots may be sent to host through E-mail, FTP,
stored in the SD card, Remote Disk, activated GPIO Output Port; per selection
or through all of them. When selected, the setup dialog for these methods will
display is illustrated in the following figure.
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Figure 4-29 Transmitting Snapshots to Host Setup with “E-mail” & “FTP” Selected
※ As for the settings of SMTP Service, kindly please contact with your E-mail
service provider。After you confirm all parameters are correct and working
properly, you may enter them into the text area manually.
※ As for the settings of FTP Service, kindly please contact with your FTP
service provider。While all parameters filled in Windows FTP Transferring
Utility are correct and working properly under your Laptop or other PC, you
may enter them into the text area manually.
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4.5
Local Storage Setup Execution
Clicking the Local Storage button will display the following tabbed
panes to provide information on existing local storage, such as disk size
info, type, and status. If recording is in progress when clicking the Local
Storage button, a warning message will occur.
NOTE
Do NOT remove the micro SD card while Camera is in recording process.
4.5.1 Local Storage Tab
The Local Storage tabbed pane displays the SD card status. It shows the SD
card total capacity (Total size), available memory (Free size), used memory
(Used size) and used memory ratio (Use(%)). It also display the current Camera
operation condition (Recording status) and provide “SD card control” option
where user can select to allow the Camera to auto-overwrite earlier files in order
to maintain the defined “Keep Free Space” memory size.
Enable check box to
allow auto-overwrite
of earlier files in order
to maintain the
defined “Keep Free
Space” memory size
Figure 4-30 “Local Storage” Tabbed Pane
: Click this button to save changes to the SD card control setting.
: Click this button to format the SD memory card (take note of the
message in red).
: Click this button to refresh the SD card information.
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4.5.2 Playback Tab
The Playback tabbed pane allows user to playback video and snapshot files
stored in the SD memory card. These files were saved using the Event setup for
video (see Section 4.4.2) and snapshots (Section 4.4.3) with the SD card check
box enabled.
Playback of the stored videos or snapshots is performed from files recorded on
particular date range as explained in the following figure.
1) Select type of files to playback
2) Search for the files to playback by
defining the files recording date range
3) Click Search button and the files recorded within the
date range will display below
4) Select the file to playback and enable
the corresponding check box. The
dialog strip below will then pops up.
5) Clicking Open button will playback the
file. Save button will save file to a
designated folder.
Figure 4-31 “Playback” Tabbed Panel
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5 Appendix
5.1 Firmware Upgrade
This section mainly will instruct you how to update camera firmware step by
step.
1. Find the camera and open its Web-based UI via CamFinder utility –
Chapter 2.2.
※ Below are the tips to let you understand how to solve
NetcamViewer installation problems more easily.
 If below picture is always popped even NetcamViewer is
downloaded and installed successfully in your PC.
Please help to check if your IE Browser version is 11 first.
If it is yes, kindly please help to refer the below steps to enable
Compatible View settings of IE 11 Browser.
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Find Tools icon and then select Compatibility View settings.
Or
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Click Add button to add camera webpage as a compatible website.
After successful adding, camera webpage should be set as
compatible view website.
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Then camera webpage would be refreshing real-time and starting to
load camera webpage.
Click Allow button to enable NetcamViewer component running…
Manual entering camera’s username/password to pass
authentication.
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Camera live stream is successful playing in IE11 Browser
 If error message “opening file for writing
C:\Windows\sytem32\LibPMD.dll” is always popped during
NetcamViewer installation, kindly please turn of all browser
windows, include CDWizard application and then try
NetcamViewer installation again.
So before NetcamViewer installation, please make sure there’s no
iexplore process running in Windows Task Manager Window.
If there is ie explore process existing, select “End Process” to
force its stop.
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 During NetcamViewer installation, you may see below prompt
windows are always popped.
This will mainly remind you to close all running browser
applications and then press “OK” button to continue
NetcamViewer installation.
Or these two windows will pop continuously until all browsers are
closed.
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1. Manual input username admin, password admin to pass login
authentication of camera webpage.
2. After Live View page is entering successfully, find the “SETUP” button.
Clicking it could change or update more Camera settings. – Page 18.
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3. Find Maintenance Tab of Camera Setup Webpage. – Chapter 4.1.4.
4. order to have the best performance with Camera, kindly please ask for
distributor/dealer’s help to get the latest firmware version downloading.
5. After downloading it, click the Browse button to open below dialog for
firmware choosing.
Select the appropriate firmware file from its folder in PC and then click
Open button to choose it.
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[※ Please specify the correct firmware version mapped with your
camera to upgrade, or there will be danger to damage camera
system.]
6. Click the Upgrade button and then one prompt window will pop to tell
you “wait about 30 seconds to stop all processes!”
7. Click the OK button to exit the window. Then you will see Camera
Webpage is reloading, it means all processes of camera are stopping at
the same time.
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8. After all processes are stopped, the camera will start to upgrade the
firmware you chose.
9. Please don’t power off camera or do any unnecessary jobs during
firmware upgrade.
Until the process goes to 100%, there will be messages popped to
suggest you restart the Web Browser.
10. While the OK button is clicked, the camera webpage connection will be
closed.
And then you have to re-login again.
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11. After camera Web-based UI is re-login successfully, go to Information
Tab of Camera Setup Webpage to check if the firmware version is
different with before; or check if the firmware version is the same with
distributor/dealer provided. – Chapter 4.1.1
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